Thousands of anti-Trump protests are erupting across the United States this weekend under the banner of “No Kings” day.

Thousands of people gathered as elected officials and community leaders are slated to speak at some of the protests.

The "No Kings" day protests were planned before riots erupted in Los Angeles over immigration enforcement raids. Trump called in the California National Guard and a few days later ordered Marines to the city. California Gov. Gavin Newsom filed a lawsuit over the president’s move to deploy members of the Guard without Newsom’s authorization.

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No Kings” organizers described the events as a “nationwide day of defiance” against President Donald Trump and authoritarianism.

"We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events..."

Protesters gathered in Atlanta and West Palm Beach, Florida, on June 14 ahead of President Donald Trump's military parade in Washington.

Demonstrators gathered in parks and plazas across the U.S. to protest against President Donald Trump. The “No Kings” rallies were organized in nearly 2,000 locations nationwide, including cities, towns,